NBS8999 : Academic Skills in AFSI MSc
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Jose Liu
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| ECTS Credits: | 0.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The module aims to provide a series of present in person sessions (with the possibility of online delivery) to students on the MSc Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment programme. The sessions will be designed to provide students with essential academic skills required for the modules delivered on the programme. The module also seeks to enrich students overall learning experience.
Outline Of Syllabus
The main topics to be covered are (i) basic IT skills; (ii) study skills; (iii) introduction to relevant electronic databases; (iv) data collection and analytic skills; and (v) engagements with module materials.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | PIP (30-40 students maximum capacity per group) |
| Total | 6:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The teaching sessions aim to enhance student academic skills.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 100 | There is no assessment for this module |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
There is no assessment for this module
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8999's Timetable